Add movies to classroom webpages (some may only allow links, so consider the look and functionality of your website) or Wikis. Wikis allow for easy embedding and movie players on the page.
Movie Maker -
It is loaded on all student computers using Windows 7. Using these machines your students can also access the webcam to record video for the movie project (think documentary) with ease.
Ok. You've embraced a new set of powerful tools for students to use in your class. Now, let's make sure you and your students get the most out of them. The currency of your classroom is a grade. These type of projects can work within that system. Where you may have assigned a project to your students where they were to turn in a term paper or research report, now you can offer them some more creative and engaging alternatives. You might be asking yourself, "How do I get a grade from a movie or photostory?" The answer is that it really isn't that different. You grade the content for accuracy the same way you would a report. If you want to be more specific and grade all the aspects of their work, a rubric is an excellent choice. It gives you guidelines for grading and if passed out to your students before the project, it gives them a clear set of your expectations.
Tips for Creating a Good, Fair Rubric
Choose the categories carefully. Each category should reflect a different standard that you want to assess.
When describing the levels within each category, be specific about your expectations.
Include definite numbers in each level, such as "contains 3 - 4 transitions in movie" or "science facts are 80%-90% correct" to avoid being subjective.
Don't let your numbers overlap or leave a gap. If one level description says "4 or more photos used", the one down should not say "3-4 photos used". If this is the case, those with 4 photos would receive 2 different grades.
The point of a rubric is to make expectations simple and grades as objective as possible.
Clear Targets
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plan an integrated content-based movie-project to enhance students' core content knowledge.
structure and scaffold a movie project in the classroom
use images, videos, and music with respect for copyright laws
included voice narration, effects, and text titles and subtitles in movie projects
save final movies in an easy to share format
have students use the school server to submit final movies for grading
create a grading rubric to make movie project expectations clear to all students
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ISTE Standards for Teachers
ISTE Standards for StudentsPhotoStory 3
Create purpose: to engage students in rigorous and relevant projects that cover multiple standards
Student Exemplars
Creating digital stories
1. Plan Your Digital Story.
Consult curriculum guide and image sources. (Copyright and citation guidelines apply to images as well as information.)2. Storyboarding
3. Create Your PhotoStory!
4. Evaluating and Publishing Student Digital Stories
Add movies to classroom webpages (some may only allow links, so consider the look and functionality of your website) or Wikis. Wikis allow for easy embedding and movie players on the page.
Movie Maker -
It is loaded on all student computers using Windows 7. Using these machines your students can also access the webcam to record video for the movie project (think documentary) with ease.Student Examples:
Movie Maker Tutorial
Making It Matter
Ok. You've embraced a new set of powerful tools for students to use in your class. Now, let's make sure you and your students get the most out of them. The currency of your classroom is a grade. These type of projects can work within that system. Where you may have assigned a project to your students where they were to turn in a term paper or research report, now you can offer them some more creative and engaging alternatives. You might be asking yourself, "How do I get a grade from a movie or photostory?" The answer is that it really isn't that different. You grade the content for accuracy the same way you would a report. If you want to be more specific and grade all the aspects of their work, a rubric is an excellent choice. It gives you guidelines for grading and if passed out to your students before the project, it gives them a clear set of your expectations.
Tips for Creating a Good, Fair Rubric
- Choose the categories carefully. Each category should reflect a different standard that you want to assess.
- When describing the levels within each category, be specific about your expectations.
- Include definite numbers in each level, such as "contains 3 - 4 transitions in movie" or "science facts are 80%-90% correct" to avoid being subjective.
- Don't let your numbers overlap or leave a gap. If one level description says "4 or more photos used", the one down should not say "3-4 photos used". If this is the case, those with 4 photos would receive 2 different grades.
The point of a rubric is to make expectations simple and grades as objective as possible.Clear Targets
I can
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Common Sense K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum - Scope and Sequence
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